Climate risk planning becomes central to survival for South African farmers

Farmer's WeeklyOctavia Avesca Spandiel · 29 October 2026 at 03:00

Daniel Stevens, executive head of Agricrop & Heavy Haulage, spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about escalating climate volatility reshaping South African agriculture, necessitating continuous risk planning, investment and adaptation strategies.
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